Chairs

White chairs waiting for the wedding. (click to enlarge)
Fujifilm X100VI

This simple composition is just another example of keeping one’s eyes open and being prepared to photograph interesting subjects wherever you happen to be.

It was a bright, sunny day, rare here because the humidity was low, so I thought I would take a walk in a local park.  As I was walking I saw a man setting up rows of very white chairs.  Two groups with a center aisle.  As I passed, I asked him if a wedding was going to take place later in the day.  He replied, "Yes."  I thought how nice.  Getting married in the park on a beautiful sunny late summer day.  

Immediately, my thought was to stop and make some images (as I always advise) but I didn't want to bother him nor subject myself to any number of questions about why I was taking pictures of the chairs.  So, I walked on.

Upon my return, the man was gone and the chairs sat waiting (is there a pun somewhere in that last phrase? lol.)  As I have done hundreds of times, I stopped to determine what kinds of compositions I could envision.  I pre-visualized these two composition in black & white and with contrast on the high side, reflecting the kind of light that was present.  

I then made a few exposures and continued along my way—with a subtle smile, of course, satisfied that I unexpectedly found and made some satisfying images during my walk.

Another look. (click to enlarge)
Ricoh GRIIIx

I try to always have a camera, even a simple one, with me—just in case.  Many times it pays off.

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Thanks for looking. Enjoy!  

Dennis A. Mook  

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